Varied (United States of America)
Department:
100 - 846000 TG - Cancer CenterThe Patient Navigator helps patients access the full continuum of cancer care from screening to detection, diagnosis, treatment, and resources, available beyond the completion of treatment. This position concurrently facilitates proactive patient care services to ensure that care is appropriate, timely, cost effective and achieves the desired outcome; including, but not limited to, psychosocial assessment, patient advocacy, discharge planning, resource management, crisis intervention, community education, and counseling, designed to overcome barriers to care and meet the varying psychosocial needs of patients and their families relating to a cancer diagnosis.
Key Responsibilities:
• Conduct psychosocial assessments for new cancer diagnoses and develop intervention plans with appropriate referrals.
• Document patient needs, interventions, and discharge planning in compliance with hospital policies.
• Provide supportive counseling, grief education, and facilitate patient/family access to community resources.
• Communicate and collaborate with physicians, interdisciplinary team members, and community agencies to support patient care.
• Act as a patient navigator by coordinating care, appointments, education, and resources to prevent delays in treatment or discharge.
• Lead support groups, provide community education, and serve as a patient advocate throughout the continuum of care.
Qualifications:
1. Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in a healthcare-related field (e.g., Nursing, Allied Health, Social Work, or Public Health) required.
2. Clinical experience in healthcare or social services settings is preferred.
3. Strong communication, assessment, and care coordination skills; knowledge of healthcare systems and resources.
Terrebonne General Health System has been building a reputation based on quality and is a nationally recognized health care organization that provides state-of-the-art technology and advanced services.
Terrebonne General is a public, non-profit health care system consisting of a 321 licensed bed acute care facility complete with a range of services such as a Women’s Center, cancer care services, an outpatient surgery center, diagnostic imaging services, Women’s Diagnostic and Breast Imaging Center, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, and emergency care services.
Terrebonne General takes pride in being the largest community-based hospital in the tri-parish area of Terrebonne, Lafourche and St. Mary parishes. The medical center serves as a major economic force for the community with a staff of over 1500 employees. In addition, the system currently has a medical staff of over 150 physicians offering a variety of specialties ranging from family practice to cardiovascular surgery.
Terrebonne General is accredited by Joint Commission, the national body that ensures that member hospitals meet established standards for quality of patient care. Terrebonne General is also a member of the Louisiana Hospital Association and is also a member of Premier, a purchasing organization of several hundred hospitals throughout the entire United States.
